Bausch & Lomb Inc recalls Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.

Recall date

August 8, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-3265-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Bausch & Lomb Inc

Sold / distributed

Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WV. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Russia, Romania, Poland, The Netherlands, Jordan, Italy, Israel, Swit…

Why it was recalled

The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.